A podcast of sermons from First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Missouri. See what LOVE can do!
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A podcast autopsy of media: how we consume it and how it informs our everyday culture.
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Looking at life through a bookish lens, internet-turned-IRL friends, Katie and Mollie, swap stories about the books they're currently loving and the life they're currently living. Grab a cup of tea (or a Moscow Mule) as we chat about the intersection of books, faith, family, friendship, personality, and culture.
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God has chosen each of us and we in turn can invite others to the family. Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14By Todd Pridemore
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The unity of God's people for God's purpose is a beautiful and powerful thing. Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10By Rev. Noah Angel
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Relationships are complicated. The story of Saul and David illustrates how we can honor those with whom we have mixed legacies. Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We face Goliaths of all kinds in our lives. God provide the resources for us to face them. Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1, 4-11, 40-49By Todd Pridemore
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God can see our potential more than we can for one another. Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13By Interim Weekday Children's Coordinator Cara Harrington
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God hears and responds to our desires, even when they are not in out best interest. Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We sometimes expect God to reach out in miraculous ways, when it may actually be a quiet voice in the night. Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Nicodemus, like us, may came to Jesus looking for the way, not expecting him to be the way. Scripture: John 3:1-17By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Our faith means we can live with hope that the problems of life are already solved. Scripture: Romans 8:22-27By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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When we are able to embrace one another's humanity, we can find common ground and develop meaningful relationships. Scripture: Acts 10:44-48By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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God moves us beyond what we think is possible. Scripture: Acts: 8:26-40By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We are not only to have dominion over God's creation, we are also to till and care for it. Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10; Matthew 21:33-41By Cllff Cain
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Christ-followers need to turn our weapons into plowshares, and rely on one another to do so. Scripture: Acts 9:1-22By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We know from baseball that three strikes and you're out. But Simon Peter found that Jesus can redeem our failures. Scripture: John 21:15-17By Interim Weekday Children's Coordinator Cara Harrington
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The early Christians were saved, not by seeing, but by believing. Today, we can be, too. Scripture: John 20:19-31By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Using the example of Jesus. let us serve others in ways that are neither required or expected of us. Scripture: John 13:1-17; 31b-35By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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ALTARED LIFE: Crying Rocks and Packed Tambourines
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Whether it is a time or triumph, sorrow or fear, scripture shows us that we can worship our Savior! Scripture: Luke 19:28-40By Interim Weekday Children's Coordinator Cara Harrington
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When we follow Jesus, we are freed from serving ourselves and free to serve God and others instead. Scripture: John 12-20-33By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We are called to turn away from disobedience into the light to be saved and healed. Scripture: John 3:14-21By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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ALTARED LIFE: The Destruction That Brings Life
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Jesus helps us see the differences between traditions and practices that add meaning versus ones that serve as barriers. Scripture: John 2:13-22By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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When our expectations go up in flames, Jesus offers us a new and improved perspective. Scripture: Mark 8:31-38By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Jesus is the inconceivable Savior we need, not the Savior we expected. Scripture: Mark 1:9-15By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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The season of Lent is an opportunity to enter into an "Altared Life" as we observe Ash Wednesday. Scripture: Psalm 51By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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CREATED ANEW: Descending to Share the Story
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After we have experience mountaintop experiences, we need to listen to Jesus. Scripture: Mark 9:2-9By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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When we feel like we have gone as far as possible, God can provide the strength we need. Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31By Interim Weekday Children's Coordinator Cara Harrington
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The story of Jonah reminds us that God refuses to be owned by any group, or our own good behavior. Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5,10By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Looking beyond our prejudices allows us to see more of what God offers us. Scripture: John 1:43-51By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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The fish symbol is a reminder that Jesus is the source of abundance in our lives. Scripture: John 21:1-14By James Preston
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To be human is to be what God calls very good. God allows us to create as well. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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When a baby is born there is a time that is "now." For our world that time was over 2,000 years ago - and again today.. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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God acts in ways we don't expect, whether it is a house for God or a baby born in Bethlehem. Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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WHERE WE BELONG: Where the Wild Things Are
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When we come to times in our life when it feels like a wilderness, Christ offers comfort. Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Experiencing Christmas through music.By FBCJC Choir, Orchestra and Praise Team
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WHERE WE BELONG: The End of the World as We Know It
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We begin Advent doing two things at once: Ending and beginning, Scripture: Mark 13:24-37By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Earthly powers, nations and leaders come and go, but Christ has the last word and deserves out complete allegiance. Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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We don't know how much longer each of us have to live. But we can bring heaven to earth with whatever we have left. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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In the face of death, our hope is rooted in the resurrection of Christ and his promises. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Knowing the ending can sometimes makes the "not yet" times more bearable. Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Messages by Xander Schmid, Andrew Pridemore (4:20) and Doug Blaha (8:00). (Scriptures: Isaiah 40:30-31; 2 Timothy 4:17; Ecclesiastes 4:7-12)By Xander Schmid, Andrew Pridemore and Doug Blaha
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A parable of Jesus instructs us that God invites us and Christians are to share that invitation. Scripture: Luke 14:1-24By Interim Weekday Children’s Coordinator Cara Harrington
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We can have passion in our faith, but Jesus says that our love is required as well. Scripture: Luke 11:37-52By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Got nothing? Jesus can show you what he can do with that! Scripture: Luke 9:10-17By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Meals are more than food; they can be times of memories and meaning. Scripture: Luke 22:7-20By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Jesus leads us to see people through the example of a woman who says nothing. Scripture: Luke 7:36-50By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Jesus shows grace in who he chose to eat with, giving us an example to follow. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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Message from A Service of Installation for Melissa Hatfield as Lead Pastor, challenging the congregation as we begin a new chapter together. Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33By Dr. Bill Wilson
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To transform the world it takes a community. Scripture: Romans 12:9-21By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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God's grace is sufficient for us; it really is! Scripture: Romans 10:5-15By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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God's grace is greater than our boundaries and labels. Scripture: Romans 9:1-5By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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In the brokenness of our lives, we can always be sure that nothing can separate us from God's love. Scripture: Romans 8:26-39By Lead Pastor Melissa Hatfield
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